Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.226455

A Ceremony of Song. Arranged by John Leavitt. Brookfield Choral Series. Cantata, Collection, General Worship, Hymns, Sacred, Thanksgiving. CD. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.226455).

ISBN 9781495091612. UPC: 888680674786. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

This thoughtful and needful work is a stellar collection of hymn classics appropriate for every time of year. Touching the heart with expressive harmonies and masterfully arranged for success, your choir will sound their very best as they explore this essential sacred repertoire. When used with the inspiring narration, this gathering of beloved hymns becomes a festival of song with a timeless message for both singers and listeners. An excellent choice for Thanksgiving, as well! Songs include: This Is My Father's World; Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; My Faith Looks Up to Thee; Beautiful Savior; When Peace Like a River. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Choral (Preview CD)

SKU: HL.226457

A Ceremony of Song. Arranged by John Leavitt. Brookfield Choral Series. Cantata, Collection, General Worship, Hymns, Sacred, Thanksgiving. CD. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.226457).

ISBN 9781495091636. UPC: 888680674809. 5.0x5.0x0.078 inches.

This thoughtful and needful work is a stellar collection of hymn classics appropriate for every time of year. Touching the heart with expressive harmonies and masterfully arranged for success, your choir will sound their very best as they explore this essential sacred repertoire. When used with the inspiring narration, this gathering of beloved hymns becomes a festival of song with a timeless message for both singers and listeners. An excellent choice for Thanksgiving, as well! Songs include: This Is My Father's World; Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; My Faith Looks Up to Thee; Beautiful Savior; When Peace Like a River. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Choral (Preview CD)

SKU: HL.226381

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Heather Sorenson. Daybreak Christmas Choral. Advent, Cantata, Carol, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.226381).

ISBN 9781495091544. UPC: 888680674656. 5.0x5.0x0.078 inches.

Composed in both traditional and blended choral stylings, this cantata weaves the historic symbolism of both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God into the Christmas story. Through original songs and traditional carols, singers and listeners are reminded that this story is not just an event in history, but a living story that still impacts the world today. Narration, solos, congregational participation and optional children's voices, along with gorgeous orchestrations by Keith Christopher, all work together to make this service a time of both celebration and worship. Songs include: Overture/Sing Christmas!; And So We Wait; It Came upon a Midnight Clear; Who's the Little Baby?; Sleep Little Lion, Sleep Little Lamb; Where Is Peace Tonight?; In This Moment; Angels from the Realms of Glory; Carol of the King. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, pno, rhy, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

By West Chester University of Pennsylvania Concert Choir; West Chester University of Pennsylvania Mastersingers; West Chester University of Pennsylvania Chamber Ensemble. Release date: 2015. Mark Records. Listening CD. Published by Mark Custom Music (MK.51849-MCD).

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48892

Arranged by Jack Zaino. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Novelty; Secular; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-48892. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48892).

UPC: 038081562162. English. Traditional Sea Ballad.

Clamoring to join the sea song craze? Here's an exceptionally well prepared traditional sea ballad that is equal parts authentic and enjoyable. Dating back to the mid 1700s, this rollicking nautical adventure (probably from England or Scotland) tells the story of a ship's captain who spots a mermaid in the distance. Since mermaids were thought to bring bad luck, the whole crew panics! A chorus of sailors, a captain, the chef, and a parrot take turns expressing their woe---often in a comedic way. Singers will quickly be hooked, so directors can sink into the educational merits to uncover many hidden treasures. View the arranger's intro video for even more history and teaching ideas.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.47641

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47641. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47641).

UPC: 038081543345. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairla wn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.47727

Composed by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Novelty; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-47727. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47727).

UPC: 038081544205. English. Andy Beck; Brian Fisher.

Let's go! Everybody out in the snow. This rockin' call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having a friendly snowball fight. And with no mention of the holidays, you can sing it all winter long. Optional choreography (printed in the score and available as a downloadable video) will get your singers movin' and groovin'!

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48957

Composed by Toni Watson. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Pop; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48957. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48957).

UPC: 038081562810. English.

Warning: if you are averse to earworms, best to skip this one. Endorsement: if you're looking to delight and excite your 2-part singers, there's nothing better! This Tones and I novelty has surpassed two billion streams on Spotify, set records on Shazam, and provided the soundtrack to millions of user-made videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Our SoundTrax accompaniment provides a buoyant synth-pop groove and just the right amount of support for younger singers. If you don't know it, no worries, your kids do!

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48998

Composed by Adam Levine, Jacob Hindlin, Jonathan Bellion, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, and Vincent Ford. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Pop; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48998. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48998).

UPC: 038081563220. English.

Maroon 5 has perfected their pop song template---a catchy tune, memorable hook, and genuine, relatable lyrics. Toss in hints of Pachelbel's Canon in D and you have an undeniable hit. This well-crafted arrangement sets a few accompanimental guitar figures in the voices, and offers some subtle text adaptations for all occasions. It's a perfect choice any time, but especially effective for end-of-year events, marking a changing era with heartfelt emotion.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49655

Composed by Milton Delugg and Willie Stein. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-49655. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49655).

UPC: 038081567426. English.

Flash! Bam! Alakazam! Vocal jazzers will love the fall-offs, slides, tight harmonies, and rapid fire triplets in Kirby's arrangement of this Great American Songbook standard. Two brief notated solos sound improvised over the hip changes at the turnaround. Recommended listening: study the style with the 1950 recording by Nat King Cole. SoundPax includes trumpet, sax, and rhythm.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50149

Composed by Gus Kahn. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Pop; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-50149. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50149).

UPC: 038081573199. English.

A Great American Songbook standard famously recorded by Nat King Cole. With tight stylistic sonorities, a lively swing feel, and Kirby's signature scat singing, this arrangement is a dream come true for vocal jazz groups. An optional SoundPax includes parts for guitar, bass, and drums.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48466

(A Partner Song with Dale, Dale, Dale). Arranged by George L.O. Strid and Mary Donnelly. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Folk; Secular; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-48466. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48466).

UPC: 038081552897. English. Traditional Mexican Folk Song.

This festive partner song combines the traditional Mexican folk song Dale, Dale, Dale with an original tune all about swinging at the piñata. What a great choice for the holidays, or celebrations of any kind! With a choice of English or Spanish words and perfectly paired independent melodies, it's sure to be a hit for singers taking their first cracks at harmony.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48386

Composed by Don Raye, Gene De Paul, and Hughie Prince. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Classic Pop; Jazz; Novelty; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48386. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48386).

UPC: 038081552095. English.

You'll never think of the popular potluck side dish the same way again! This quirky song originally appeared in the 1944 MGM musical Broadway Rhythm. Kirby's authentic arrangement retains the characteristic sound and style of the time period, including bright jazz harmonies and swing rhythms. An add-on section near the end introduces a whole picnic of musical goodies before packing it up for a big finish!

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (1980-). Arranged by Lisa DeSpain. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Form: Medley. Broadway; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-47863. Published by Alfred Music